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PICK OF THE WEEK: Escort (Live Band) – Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox – Friday, December 2nd

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Post Date November 29, 2016
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Escort stands out, in part, by creating dance music the old fashioned way: with impeccable production, musicianship, and songwriting. Their explosive live performances have cemented their reputation as one of the country’s premiere live acts. Despite being a self-proclaimed disco band Escort is “very careful to make music that doesn’t just sound and feel old, but is actually relevant for DJs and listeners today.”

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Prairie Home Companion featuring Trey Anastasio – Ellie Caulkins Opera House – Saturday, November 19th

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Post Date November 15, 2016
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This Fall, mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile took over as the new host of American Public Media’s A Prairie Home Companion. Each week, Chris will feature incredible live performances from an array of special musical guests — some known by all, and some who soon will be — along with a bit of comedy and spoken word, plus Chris will compose and perform a unique new song each week.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Sturgill Simpson – Paramount & Boulder Theater – November 4th – 6th

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Post Date October 31, 2016
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Sturgill Simpson’s ‘A Sailor’s Guide to Earth’ is the rare album that jumps from one style to the next, with ports of call in Motor City and Music Row, Harlem and Stax, Berlin and London, yet it never leaves Simpson’s very specific point of view.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: In The Whale – Larimer Lounge – Friday, Oct 28th

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Post Date October 25, 2016
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In The Whale has returned with “American Eyes,” the lead off single from their upcoming five-song EP titled Quicksand. “American Eyes” is a driving rock anthem about experiencing the vast and changing landscape of America, and its people, one stop at a time. Produced by Bill Stevenson (of The Descendents) and recorded at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Quicksand is a collection of raw, high energy tracks influenced by the band’s last twelve months of touring North America. Don’t miss the return of this powerful, juggernaut of a rock duo!

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PICK OF THE WEEK: The Congress – Soiled Dove Underground – Wednesday, October 19th

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Post Date October 18, 2016
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While The Congress is typically a powerful electric quartet, for this show at The Soiled Dove they are opting for a more laid back acoustic set-up to showcase songs from their sophomore album, The Game. With this record, the band has progressed further along a career path thats taken them from here in Denver, where they first formed, back to their hometown of Richmond, VA.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Mandolin Orange – Bluebird Theater – Friday & Saturday, October 14th & 15th

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date October 11, 2016
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Lean in to Mandolin Orange’s new album, ‘Blindfaller,’ and it’s bound to happen. You’ll suddenly pick up on the power and devastation lurking in its quietude, the doom hiding beneath its unvarnished beauty. Mandolin Orange is playing two nights so you’ve got no reason to miss out on a great night of music!

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PICK OF THE WEEK: The New Mastersounds & Turkuaz – The Ogden Theatre – Saturday, October 8th

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date October 4, 2016
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From their inception nearly two decades ago in Leeds, UK, The New Mastersounds have wholeheartedly embraced the “old school” label—their sound rooted deeply in classic soul jazz, boogaloo and funk. Turkuaz is a 9-piece “Powerfunk” outfit from Brooklyn, NY, whose modern take on the classic funk sound has established them as leaders in the funk revolution. These two bands together is a night of music you don’t want to miss!

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Space Orphan (Album Release Party) – Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom – Friday, September 30th

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Post Date September 28, 2016
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Progressive old school. What does that even mean? For this group, it means providing a soulful, funky sound that is heavily based on groove, just as bands like The Meters and James Brown did in years past. But it also means taking those classic, danceable elements, and adding a few new tricks. Space Orphan will hit you in your soul and keep you dancing at the same time.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Gregg Allman’s Laid Back Fest – Red Rocks – Sunday, September 25th

Post Author By Nate Todd
Post Date September 21, 2016
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The 2016 Laid Back Festival is an extraordinary one-day event coming to Red Rocks this Sunday. The traveling musical caravan is headlined and curated by Gregg Allman, who will be performing an acoustic set at Red Rocks. The Red Rocks lineup also features ZZ Top and will include Richie Furay Band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band and more. This is a day of great music and food you can’t afford to miss!

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Blitzen Trapper – Bluebird Theater – Friday September 16th

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Post Date September 13, 2016
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Over the course of 15 years and seven full-length albums, Blitzen Trapper has crafted one of the more compelling and varied catalogs in contemporary rock and roll. While continuing to explore broad stylistic territory, Blitzen Trapper’s eighth studio album, a 10-song collection titled ‘All Across This Land,’ stands as an exceptionally focused and immediate effort.